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Chris is joined by NEI's new (but also not really new) Director of Staff Development, Training, and Shows - Ari Bailey - to welcomes Dr Taylor Gilley back to the show! Taylor shares the path that took her from the education world to her current role as Director of Staff Learning and Development at Houston Zoo, and guides us through a great conversation covering the zoo's LIFT (Leadership, Innovation, Focus, and Teamwork) program, the thousand forms of fear that drive humans, the importance of succession planning and protecting institutional knowledge, how everyone can start their own little development cohort, and the advantages of asking for forgiveness instead of permission. We're all lucky to have people like Taylor working with the humans in our zoos so they can do their best work with their animals. If you have a shout-out you'd like us to share, a question or a topic you'd like us to discuss, or a suggestion for a guest we should have on the show, let us know at podcast@naturalencounters.com!

Dana In The Morning Highlights 6/10Since 2020 - 91,000 people have moved to HoustonMuseums, Food Bank & Houston Zoo have summer teen volunteer opportunitiesMajority of women love getting compliments on their purse or handbag

Zoos often play an integral part in amphibian conservation. This week I am joined by Audrey and Chris courtesy of Houston Zoo, and we discuss their work with the critically endangered Houston Toad. Exo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media. To Support the Podcast, for merch, and vivarium discounts please visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCast

On this week's episode we talk about:A pregnant single mother in a toxic relationship A woman was shot in the head at the Houston Zoo after an argument over a parking spot with the Zoo's securityDrones was being used to smuggle McDonald's sandwiches and cigarettes into the Fulton County jailA Las Vegas couple was removed from a plane and arrested at Miami International Airport after other passengers complained about the man's bleeding head following a hair transplant surgeryTwitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PnLJudgementals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@pnljudgementals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PnLJudgementals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the__judgementals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pnljudgementals@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music:  Bread Crumbs - Successful

Every year, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) hosts its annual conference, bringing together zoo and aquarium professionals dedicated to wildlife conservation. In this episode, we hear stories from the conference. First, Ben Jones, vice president of conservation and education at the Houston Zoo, shares his mission to protect endangered mountain gorillas. Then, Dr. Chase LaDue, National Geographic Explorer, conservation scientist at the Oklahoma City Zoo and executive director of the Sri Lanka Elephant Project, discusses fostering coexistence between humans and elephants. Their stories reveal the critical importance of protecting the wild—and why it matters for all of us who share this planet. To learn more about Wild Kingdom, check out the website.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hermann Park in Houston is home to the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theater, The Houston Museum of Natural Science, and much more.

Dateline: December 20, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick update on my life, and a reminder about the upcoming holiday special! Our headline story this week looks at a new law that is looking like it will get passed in Canada. We look at both sides of the discussion, trying to figure out exactly what to expect form this law, and the effect it will have on elephants and great apes in human care in Canada. We then move on to our births section, including stories from the Duke Lemur Center, Auckland Zoo, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, the Dallas Zoo, and Dickerson Park Zoo. We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from Zoo Miami and the Houston Zoo. This section starts with my tribute to a beloved sea lion that called The Aquarium of Niagara home, Mia. It's a loss that hurts a lot.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  We talk about how Avian Influenza has caused multiple losses at Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium, update the SeaQuest situation, share some amazing conservation work done by the Auckland Zoo, SeaLife Sydney, and the Toronto Zoo, talk about an amazing veterinary tool being launched by Brookfield, Columbus, San Diego, and other facilities, and talk about an amazing story out of Mystic Aquarium. In Conservation News, we share about how a small grey seal population has doubled in the UK, an incredible technique to help save shark embryos found in deceased mothers, a study detailing the effectiveness of beehive fences in Africa, and how the US Congress has come together for a conservation cause.In Other News, we share a shocking story about the bald eagle. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: November 22, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a very special announcement about Tuesday's episode and also a limited edition bit of merch you can get your hands on NOW! Our headline story this week looks at the AZA's Animal Wellbeing Summit, and the surprising controversy that has occurred around it. We then move on to our births section, including babies at The North Carolina Zoo, The Lincoln Children's Zoo, Highland Wildlife Park, and the Houston ZooWe also say goodbye to some incredible animals from Zoo Atlanta and the Milwaukee County Zoo.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  This episode features stories from Mote Marine Lab, the Oregon Zoo, the Adelaide Zoo, the Santa Barbara Zoo, and the Columbus Zoo. In Conservation News, we talk about avian influenza hitting Hawaii and a new species being uplisted to "Critically Endangered" In Other News, we talk about many animals roaming free in South Carolina. LINK TO THE ROSSIFARI 2024 ORNAMENT: www.cappytrails.com ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

On Friday's show: Mayor John Whitmire has announced a new push "to end homelessness." The plan calls for increased local funding and more collaboration between the city and county. Whitmire also wants to make it illegal to sleep in public spaces. We learn what all the plan entails.Also this hour: From a lawsuit over off-duty officers carrying weapons in some area hospitals, to a new baby elephant at the Houston Zoo, our panel of non-experts contemplate The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And Houston native Attica Locke, who's got an extensive resume writing novels and for television, talks about incorporating Houston and East Texas into her writing, including her latest novel, Guide Me Home, the final installment of her Highway 59 trilogy, which centers around a Black Texas Ranger named Darren Mathews. She also discusses what it was like working with her sister, Tembi Locke, in bringing her memoir, From Scratch, to the screen for the Netflix series of the same name.

This episode covers Vestas's manufacturing growth in Italy and Siemens Gamesa's quarterly results showing both gains and ongoing challenges. The hosts explore how the U.S. election results could reshape renewable energy markets, with discussions ranging from grid infrastructure to natural gas expansion. And an in-depth look at quality control concerns at GE Vernova's LM Wind Power blade manufacturing facility in Canada, where allegations of falsified quality control data have emerged. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Pardalote Consulting - https://www.pardaloteconsulting.comWeather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.comIntelstor - https://www.intelstor.comWind Energy O&M Australia Conference - https://www.windaustralia.com Allen Hall: An endangered sea turtle that was found about a year ago, some 5, 000 miles from its native waters, has been released back into the Gulf of Mexico, according to the Houston Zoo. The sea turtle was found off the coast of, guess where? The Netherlands, after becoming entangled in the net of a commercial fishing boat. The zoo said the turtle apparently was carried by currents until it was found, and the U. S. National Fish and Wildlife Service secured the turtle's return. Guys, there's a really interesting bit. Some fishermen somewhere realized that this turtle didn't belong off the coast of the Netherlands and decided to return it. Of all things. They took it to the Rotterdam Zoo the Rotterdam Zoo where it was nursed back the health. And then had a, must have a first class flight back to Houston where it was put back in the Gulf of Mexico. But this little turtle went a long ways. 5, 000 miles is quite a ride, right? Joel Saxum: I can't imagine it was doing very well in the cold water up there either. Cause right now, even now the Gulf of Mexico is 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Yeah, he, the Allen Hall: turtle at some point had to know it wasn't in the Bahamas anymore, right? It's not gonna swim back from there. Rosemary Barnes: I saw a story recently about a king penguin that that swam from Antarctica to Australia to Perth. It was it's not that far, I think it was like 3, 000 kilometers or maybe a little bit more, but similar thing of yeah. Animal just, just the kind of point in the direction and then just keep going until they reach land. It's some decent persistence. Allen Hall: Isn't it crazy when you think about how animals have moved around the planet? And then you, that's impossible. And then Rosemary says there's a penguin that's got about 1, 500 miles, just taking a light swim. Joel Saxum: That's crazy. There's a book about this called Super Navigators, and it's really fascinating, actually, to be honest with you. Allen Hall: This turtle is back home in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, which is a great story, right? Gulf of Mexico for the winter. Welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I'm your host, Allen Hall, and I'll be joined by my Uptime co host after these news headlines. Thanks A major expansion of wind turbine manufacturing is underway in Toronto, Italy as Vestas begins production of its V236 15MW offshore wind blades. The facility will produce 115. 5 meter blades capable of powering 20, 000 European households each year. The expansion, supported by EU recovery funds, will create 1, 300 new jobs in the region. The Port of Toronto has granted Vestas a nine year concession to use its logistics platform, establishing the port as a strategic hub for wind energy component manufacturing and distribution.

Dana In The Morning Highlights Alex Bregman is the second 3rd basemen in Astros history to win the Gold Glove AwardThe Houston Zoo welcomed a new 4-year-old male pygmy hippo from San DiegoWith election day being tomorrow - how do you handle talking politics in the house?

Dana In The Morning Highlights 9/6Houston Texans have released a new hype video featuring JJ Watt2nd Tuesday of every month is FREE ticket days at the Houston ZooFEEL GOOD FRIDAY - Pearland nurse goes the extra mile with her care

Dateline: July 12, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick reflection on my life recently, and then get to skip a headline story this week because my goodness do we have lots of births to cover!  We then get into our births for the week including red panda births at Seneca Park Zoo and Potter Park Zoo. We then get into other births including exciting new additions at the Columbus Zoo, Minnesota Zoo, Toledo Zoo, Virginia Zoo, Sydney Zoo, Denver Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Tulsa Zoo, Welsh Mountain Zoo, Zoo Miami, Woodland Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Maryland Zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, Kansas City Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, Akron Zoo, and the National Zoo in Australia. I told you, it was a LOT of births! In deaths, we say goodbye to a very special frog, Bruce the bat-eared fox at the Columbus Zoo, and then dive into the EEHV issue currently ravaging the elephant population at the Dublin Zoo.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  We talk about giant pandas heading to Hong Kong, an adorable friendship at the Kansas City Zoo, the closure of the Houston Zoo due to Hurricane Beryl, the Philadelphia Zoo celebrating a monumental birthday, an interesting study about pangolin births from the Taipei Zoo, a new exhibit at Maritime Aquarium, more incredible wildlife rehab from the Oakland Zoo, and more!In Conservation News, we talk about sea turtle saviors in Mexico, how Conservation Imperatives could save thousands of species, and an interesting and controversial hunt. In Other News, we talk about a capybara parade, a cat with a doctorate, and an update on the potentially stolen P-horses we discussed a few weeks ago.  ROSSIFARI LINKS:  www.rossifari.com  patreon.com/rossifari  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTokBirds of a Feather Talk TogetherA podcast all about birds. Two bird experts, John Bates and Shannon Hackett, educate...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week we get into 2 wildly haunted locations with a touch of mystery. Join us on this wild ride to the Viper Room and the Houston Zoo!  Email us your stories!!! or if you want to sponsor us ;)  Email - ⁠⁠⁠mysteriesmythslegends@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠  ESTY: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuxieandLuna?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=826447453⁠⁠⁠  We post pictures of our stories every week on instagram!!!! FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS:  Tiktok: @myths_podcast  Instagram: @myths_podcast  Twitter: @myths_podcast  Taylor's Instagram: @teeelive  Taylor's Twitter: @teeelive  Savannah's Instagram: @kavannahaha  Savannah's Twitter: @sanna_sunshine  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysteriesmythsandlegends/support

Host Raheel Ramzanali and ABC13 reporter Shannon Ryan are helping you learn about the stories everybody is talking about to start the week. The duo are breaking down why corruption charges were filed against a Midtown Redevelopment Authority official, how an inmate just walked away from a unit, why an HISD admin was taunting parents, why Mayor Whitmire is calling out the Houston Zoo, and more! Featured stories: The latest on the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray via ABC 13 Corruption charges filed against former MRA officials  Inmate walks away from trusty camp  Mayor Whitmire says the Houston Zoo is too expensive  Houston has a breakdancer competing in the Olympics!  HISD admin taunts parents at board meeting  Men save accident victim before tanker catches fire  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about the sponsors of this June 25th episode here: Downtown Houston+ CAMH Babbel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana In The Morning Highlights 6/25Mayor Whitmire claims our Houston Zoo is too expensive for familiesAlief breakdancer Jeffrey Louis qualified for the newest sport in the OlympicsWomen will break up with a guy who complains too much - does your guy complain a lot?

Celebrating world giraffe day with the Houston Zoo; Deadly Arkansas grocery store shooting; How President Biden and Donald Trump are prepping for the debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrating world giraffe day with the Houston Zoo; Deadly Arkansas grocery store shooting; How President Biden and Donald Trump are prepping for the debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dateline: June , 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!    We start off with a story about mayflies! You're welcome!  We then do a deep dive into the new EEHV vaccine that is being tested at the Houston Zoo!   We then get into our births and deaths for the week including the first red panda cubs of the season at the Toronto Zoo, beaver kits at Buttonwood Park Zoo, an incredible birth at the Nashville Zoo, four Amur tiger cubs at Longleat, some very special armadillos at the Audubon Zoo, and more. We also say goodbye to a sand tiger shark at the Virginia Aquarium and to Polly, a harbor seal that lived at Maritime Aquarium.   We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  We talk about giant pandas leaving and coming to Australia, some great transparency from the Tulsa Zoo, amazing revolutionary lifesaving techniques pioneered at Woodland Park Zoo and the Saint Louis Zoo, another animal escape at Cedar Point, a survey about sloths being presented by our friends at Beardsley Zoo, and more!   In Conservation News, we talk about how technology is helping to save cheetahs and how a new DNA study proves that rhino horns have no medicinal properties.   In Other News, we talk about a shark eating a surprising treat! ROSSIFARI LINKS:  www.rossifari.com  patreon.com/rossifari  @rossifari on socials  @rossifaripod on TikTok

On this episode of Building Value, Mark Hoffman with The Houston Zoo joins Tim Zacharias for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the intricate life support systems that power The Galapagos Island exhibit! From climate control to water filtration, discover the technology and dedicated team members that ensure the well-being of the exhibit's animal residents. Get ready for a fascinating journey into the heart of conservation and sustainability, where every detail matters in preserving the beauty and diversity of our natural world.

Dana In The Morning Highlights 5/13Some protests are planned in response to HISD layoffs announced last weekHouston Zoo will be expecing a new baby Asian Elephant before the end of the yearWho's the first person you call when you're upset?

On this episode of Building Value, Tim talks with Colley Hodges about The Houston Zoo's Galapagos Island exhibit. The Galápagos Islands exhibit opened in April 2023. Colley and Tim explore the exhibit and learn more about this unique place on Earth that exemplifies the wonders of the unique species, the delicate balance of ecosystems, or the pressing need for conservation. Coming soon - stay tuned for part 2, where Tim gets an in-depth look at the back of the house for this impressive exhibit.

Dana In The Morning Highlights 5/2Waters around San Jacinto river continue to riseHouston Zoo welcomes new baby boy giraffee named TinoWhat are you looking forward to the most in the month of May?

This script shares five positive news stories covering a range of topics from an unexpected discovery by a magnet fisherman to heartwarming care at the Houston Zoo.The first story celebrates a magnet fisherman who found a potentially medieval sword in a river, sparking interest and eventually leading to its donation to a museum amidst legal considerations.Next, the extraordinary care given to a female jumping stick at the Houston Zoo is highlighted, where a unique treatment helped it recover.The third story applauds Wolfgang Van Halen's generous donation to support school music programs across the country. The fourth tale anticipates California's super bloom, promising a spectacular natural event thanks to recent weather conditions. Lastly, the script recounts the recovery of a cherished stuffed animal mistakenly thrown out, demonstrating community effort and the joy of retrieving a beloved item. These accounts collectively showcase human interest, kindness, and the small wonders that brighten the world.

Shooting at Hermann Park near the Houston zoo; one woman shot by security guard and more news

The Houston Zoo saved a grasshopper's life with a Q-Tip...a man owes a million bucks for cutting down 32 of his neighbor's trees to improve his own view...and a man had 39 coins and 37 magnets removed from his stomach!

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Just in time for their annual Zoo Lights display - the Houston Zoo recently welcomed a group of new baby capybaras.....and In N' Out fans can rejoice because they are bringing 2 more locations to the Htown area

Check out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Rewilding Endangered bird hatched in Houston Zoo, first for species in North America https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/animals/2023/11/13/469407/endangered-bird-hatched-in-houston-zoo-first-for-species-in-north-america/ Two Channel Islands Plants Removed from Endangered Species List - The Santa Barbara https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2023/11/06/two-plant-species-unique-to-channel-islands-removed-from-endangered-list-after-recovery/ Deforestation Deforestation In Brazil's Amazon Falls To Lowest Since 2018 https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/deforestation-brazils-amazon-drops-223-year-through-july-2023-11-09/ This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master's degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu.

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey as we, along with your guest host, Journey Joe Mitchell, reveal the vibrant city of Houston, Texas. Listen in as we discuss Houston's rich history, diverse culture, sprawling landscapes, and the hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. We talk about the city's historical sites such as the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and Space Center Houston. Discover outdoor adventures in Memorial Park, Herman Park, and Buffalo Bayou Park, and prepare to drool over the diverse culinary scene Houston offers. Whether you're a history buff, an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, or a shopaholic, Houston has something for everyone.Joe walks you through must-visit tourist attractions, the best spots for outdoor activities, and Houston's dynamic culinary scene. We chat about renowned destinations such as the Houston Zoo, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and the vibrant Chinatown. Also, hear about Houston's eclectic neighborhoods and the vibrant nightlife. We don't stop there; we explore off-the-beaten-path gems that offer a unique view of Houston's culture and history.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4952649/advertisement

Dateline: November 10, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we start with the biggest story of the week: The giant pandas have departed the National Zoo for their new homes in China. We then move on to our births and deaths, including the births of two giraffe in different places, the first birth of a rare bird species in North America at the Houston Zoo, two snow leopards at the Bronx Zoo, the only emperor penguin chick born in the US in over a decade, and more. We also say goodbye to one of the oldest lions in the AZA, an internet-famous sloth, the oldest male Grey's zebra in North America, and a very important human who made an impact at Zoo Atlanta and for golden lion tamarins in the wild.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, in which we talk about avian influenza vaccination trials for condors, a new program at Elmwood Park Zoo, four stories about elephants, a surprising voting result in Cincinnati, the Seattle Aquarium teaming up with Nintendo, incredible transparency from Sedgwick County Zoo, and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about saving pangolins, the latest spider species discovered in the US, more good sea turtle news, and a new theory about why orca pods are sinking boats.And in Other News, we talk about skunk patterns changing, a rare zebra, and polar bears living in houses!TO SUPPORT SAVE THE GOLDEN LION TAMARIN: Make donations at the following links in honor of Jennifer Mickelberg: PayPal: https://savetheliontamarin.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=718d85f8e3d530fc6844d027d&id=8bfc28a51f&e=e51c74b6bc Venmo: https://savetheliontamarin.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=718d85f8e3d530fc6844d027d&id=c9c8043e1b&e=e51c74b6bc ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dana has a few new podcasts posted to her page including one called 'Galveston Unscripted' that aims to teach people the history of the island....and Houston Zoo will be bringing its popular 'Zoo Boo' back this October!

On the latest episode of IR Presents: The Skeeters, Neezy, Skeet and London recap their trip to see the Galapagos Islands exhibit a the Houston Zoo, Taylor Swift announcing the re-release of her album "1989", the return of football season and more.... Merch Links: Inaudibleraucous.com/naturally-nae Adidas: adidas.njih.net/c/3820166/264102/…af_siteid=3820166 YouTube: youtube.com/@naturallynaee

If we can train elephants so well, what should we be doing to train people to improve their brains and bodies and minds? Training people is more important than training elephants.

I had Mark Rossi on my podcast today and we had a really wonderful talk. I've known Mark for almost 30 years and he's been in my gallery almost that long as well. He's known for his sculptures of animals. He's focused primarily on the animals of the Sonoran Desert, but because he's involved in so many museum collections as well as zoo collections, he's gotten to do a lot of exotic animals as well.If you're in the world-famous San Diego Zoo, you're going to see a Mark Rossi. If you're visiting the Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum here in Tucson, you're going to see a Mark Rossi. The Houston Zoo, the Minnesota Zoo, and the Philadephia Zoo - all of these places have Mark's work. So it's fun to go and find out about his story, especially for his father,  Paul Rossi, who was a very well-known sculptor and painter and was the director of the Gilcrease Museum.We talk a lot about the Gilcrease, as well as Frank Waters, who was a novelist that wrote 26 different books on Hopi and Taos, and the foundation that Mark operates to preserve Frank's legacy. He was an important guy in the middle of the 20th century. This was a very interesting podcast with an individual that I've known for a very long time. It's so much fun for me when I get to crack the nut a little bit and see somebody that I've known in a new light. I got that today with Mark Rossi.

At the Houston Zoo, elephants participate in a static or slow-motion stretching practice much like yoga for between 30 seconds and 5 minutes a day to help them strengthen muscle groups while stimulating their brains and bodies. SOURCE: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/houston-elephants-do-yoga-7-days-a-week-to-stay-flexible-and-healthy/

Our own Goodwill Houston has the list for top thrift stores in Houston....and the Houston Zoo has welcomed a new beautiful baby northern white-cheeked gibbon!

Mattress Mack is encouraging all us to volunteer for 1DayHouston to help give back to Htown and also score tix to an exclusive concert event this weekend...find out more at...1DayHouston.comAnd our Houston Zoo welcomes 2 new calves - Marvin and Cadbury!!

Duncan the popular Asian Elephant at the Houston Zoo will be soon embarking on a journey to become a Dad.....and 14 seniors at East Early High School managed to win some pretty big scholarships

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 19, 2023 is: tactile • TAK-tul • adjective Tactile describes something related to the sense of touch. It can also be used to describe something that is tangible, that is, perceptible by touch. // With the introduction of haptics to smartphones, receiving a call from a friend became a much more tactile experience. See the entry > Examples: “Throughout the Houston Zoo's annual October celebration, animals receive extra stimulation in the form of pumpkins. Elephants like to smash and step on the pumpkins, spokesperson Jessica Reyes says, while primates pop them open to make a snack of the seeds inside. Bears can be spotted licking the pumpkins. The tactile, sensory enrichment encourages animals to ‘be kind of curious,' providing the same kind of stimulation animals get in the wild, Reyes says.” — Allison Bagley, The Houston Chronicle, 26 Oct. 2022 Did you know? Tactile has many relatives in English, from the oft-synonymous tangible to familiar words like intact, tact, tangent, contingent, and even entire. All of these can be traced back to the Latin verb tangere, meaning “to touch.” Tactile was adopted by English speakers in the early 1600s (possibly by way of the French tactile) from the Latin adjective tactilis (“tangible”). In light of tactile having tangere for a touchstone, its dual senses of “perceptible by touch” and “of, relating to, or being the sense of touch” are perfectly sensible. Since the advent of film, television, and, ahem, touchscreens, a new sense also appears to be developing, as tactile is increasingly used to suggest that something visual is particularly evocative or suggestive of a certain texture.

The oldest living animal at the Houston Zoo has just fathered some new baby turtles....and if you didn't know our Houston Rodeo has a team in place to help find any kids who happen to get lost so they can quickly reunite them with their families

The Houston Zoo is debuting their new residents - the Humboldt penguins!! And our Houston Rodeo is a great place to take the family for Spring Break this week!

The Galapagos Islands are one of the few places where visitors can get a glimpse of what the world was like before humans existed. The unique wildlife, active volcanoes, and rich undersea world has made them a haven for ecotourism. In this episode, we get two very different perspectives on what it's like to experience the Galapagos Islands.First, Scott speaks with nature photographer Tui De Roy, who has spent a lifetime in Galapagos. Her family moved to the island of Santa Cruz in 1955 when she was just two years old. As a child, she picked up a camera and began photographing the animals she grew up with. What began as a hobby blossomed into a career that has taken her around the world, and yet the Galapagos remain her home as well as one of her favorite subjects. Tui's perspective as a lifelong resident of the Galapagos Islands adds a personal touch to her photos that allow us to briefly glimpse this magical place the way she does.Next, we get a behind-the-scenes sneak preview of the Houston Zoo's new Galapagos Islands exhibit from Houston Zoo President and CEO Lee Ehmke. The exhibit, which is scheduled to open to the public on April 7, 2023, will be the only one of its kind in the world. Scott and Lee tour the exhibit and then sit down to discuss how the exhibit was designed, what visitors will experience, and why encounters with animals like those found in the Galapagos Islands are often so profoundly impactful.Tui De Roy's websites: http://www.galapagosconsultant.com & https://www.tuideroy.com Tui De Roy's latest books: “A Pocket Guide to Birds of Galápagos” and “A Lifetime in Galápagos” are available from Princeton University Press. The Houston Zoo's Galapagos Islands exhibit opens on April 7, 2023. The Houston Zoo: https://www.houstonzoo.org For more information about efforts to protect and restore the Galapagos Islands, visit The Galapagos Conservancy's website: https://www.galapagos.org This episode of Wild World was produced with support from: Lindblad Expeditions: https://www.expeditions.com The Rice University Traveling Owls: https://alumni.rice.edu/travelingowls Mentioned in this episode:Next week we travel to Mo'orea!Lindblad ExpeditionsLindblad ExpeditionsLindblad ExpeditionsThe Rice Alumni Traveling Owls program offers exciting intellectual itineraries to destinations across the globe. Traveling Owls trips serve as a catalyst for lifelong learning and strengthen bonds between Rice University alumni and friends. You don't have to be a Rice alum to participate in Traveling Owls programs. Visit alumni.rice.edu/travelingowls to see a list of upcoming trips. Rice Traveling Owls Today's episode of Wild World is sponsored by Lindblad Expeditions. Discovery is

The mystery of two missing monkeys and the death and disappearance of other animals from the Dallas Zoo has captured the country's attention over the last couple of weeks. Wednesday at the Houston Zoo, zookeepers are on high alert after a cut was discovered in the mesh fence around the pelican habitat. As Stephanie Sy reports, authorities are still trying to pin down exactly what has happened. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

I love hearing success stories from people who have finally landed their dream jobs, especially after challenging and twisty career paths. I always like to say, your current situation is not your final destination, so I believe to strive toward your dream relentlessly.Additionally, most professors do not know how to advise for non-academic jobs. Have you been frustrated that your university has no experts in the field you wish to pursue and you feel lost? Most aspiring wildlife professionals look forward to landing that dream job after graduating college, but especially from graduate school they expect little difficulty in getting one. But in reality, that's not always the case. How do you cope when you haven't reached the wildlife career you've been working towards so hard?In this episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast, I interviewed Francisco Llauger, someone who had these kinds of struggles (similar to mine after graduate school), but is now finally working with herpetofauna at the Houston Zoo— his dream job. From talking to lots of you on Zoom, I know that many of you have experienced or are currently experiencing what Francisco has been through. But after some detours, with the right mindset and attitude through the help of the Successful Wildlife Professional program, Francisco has finally landed the career he worked so hard for! Specifically, we talked about:The importance of mindset! How to equip yourself with the skills and mindset you NEED for the career you want that is not being taught in academia;Going from graduate school to a job outside of his field and making the transition back;The challenges and turning point he experienced while pursuing a job; andWhat made him decide to join the Successful Wildlife Professional Program, what it's like to be in the program, and the positive impacts it brought himAnd MORE!I'm Dr. Stephanie Manka (formerly Schuttler), a wildlife biologist of nearly 20 yrs with 20+ peer-reviewed scientific publications, author of the book Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology: What It's Like and What You Need to Know (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Job-Wildlife-Biology-What/dp/B08JDYXS4G/) and founder of Fancy Scientist. My channel and the Fancy Scientist LLC is dedicated to connecting people to science and nature, breaking stereotypes of, and empowering scientists. I help aspiring and struggling wildlife biologists get the right training so they can get jobs, live out their life's purpose and make a difference in this world.Sign up for my next free job training: https://stephanieschuttler.com/trainingwaitlist/ Get a free chapter of my book “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology: What It's Like and What You Need to Know” to see how I can help you in your career: https://stephanieschuttler.com/getting-a-job-in-wildlife-biology-book/ Want to learn about cool animals, conservation, and get tips about careers in wildlife biology, science, and more? Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/StephanieSchuttler and join my email list: https://stephanieschuttler.com/ I'd love to meet you. Connect with me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FancyScientistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancy_scientist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fancyscientist/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fancyscientist/pins/Join the “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology” Facebook group to connect with other aspiring wildlife biologists, post your questions and get free advice: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gettingajobinwildlifebiology

Hans Nagel, Houston Zoo's very first zookeeper adored animals. He was a lion tamer, rode on zebras, wrestled snakes and other too close for comfort encounters with beautiful yet dangerous creatures. Hear more about his wildlife adventures here and how it all came to a halt when he came face to face with something he could not escape.

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. With the holiday season upon us, spending time with the family by participating in local events and activities is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Since Houston has so much to see and do during the holidays, there's something for everyone. We talk with Holly Clapham-Rosenow from Houston First who shares with us all the best events and activities in Houston to check out during your winter break and where to find the best Christmas light displays in your area. For Houston Public Media's list of the best places to see lights in Houston, click here. Another great light option is The Post Houston Winter Wonderlawn. For those who want a change of scenery but not looking to take a trip too far from home, writer Dan Oko recommends some day trips and weekend getaways you can embark on close to Houston. Plus, we talked with representatives from Galveston and New Orleans who share all of the holiday festivities to enjoy there. For more information about the holiday activities and events in Galveston, click here. For more information about the holiday activities and events in New Orleans, click here.   Guests: Holly Clapham-Rosenow Chief Marketing Officer, Houston First Corporation Dan Oko Award-winning Freelance Writer, published in magazines such as Texas Monthly, Texas Highways, Outside magazine, Men's Journal, and Houston Chronicle Ambassador for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation “We Will Not Be Tamed” program Michael Woody Chief Tourism Officer, Visit Galveston Morgan Valerie Marketing and Communications Director, French Quarter Festivals Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Thanks again to Greenbuild, our October Sponsor. Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildings, cities, and communities. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022, Greenbuild will take place in San Francisco, CA. Register with promo code DECODED to activate $50 savings on a Learning Package or redeem free expo hall access w/ the Sourcing Package - also works on virtual packages! Visit them at www.GreenbuildExpo.com. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Colley Hodges, Sustainability Manager at the Houston Zoo. Colley leads one of the greenest zoo-based conservation organizations in the country. He is an architect and accredited professional under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, WELL Building Standard, and Sustainable SITES initiative. Some of his efforts include carbon tracking and reduction, sustainable material selection, resource conservation, waste diversion, indoor air quality improvements, and sustainability education. In 2021, Colley was recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Houston Business Journal and Building Design + Construction magazine. Listen as Amanda and Colley discuss the Houston Zoo's conservation efforts and their connection to its steadfast mission to save wildlife. Its architectural design ties to animal care and welfare, while its sourcing efforts aim toward shrinking its footprint. Houston Zoo's laser focus on responsible sourcing is fueled by a project comprised of sustainably harvested wood, leading to the elimination of single-use plastics in its restaurants and retail stores. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you're notified of our vodcast episodes! Don't forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? For consideration and scheduling, please fill out this form. Episode Resource Links Houston Zoo Website: https://www.houstonzoo.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houstonzoo Twitter: https://twitter.com/houstonzoo

In today's episode, we celebrate the Houston Zoo's 100th anniversary with the Zoo's President and CEO, Lee Ehmke. Lee discusses the conservation efforts and improvements undertaken by the Houston Zoo and how contributions and partnerships are leading to worldwide efforts to save animals in the wild. This episode is an exciting venture into the world of global animal welfare and the efforts being undertaken to protect all the amazing creatures we share this planet with. LINKSShow Notes Previous Episodes About BoyarMiller About The Houston Zoo GUESTS Lee EhmkeAbout Lee Special Guest: Lee Ehmke.

After volunteering at the Houston Zoo as a teenager, Dr. Hein knew she loved working with animals and she wanted to study something in the sciences.  Once in school, she volunteered with a local animal rescue organization, worked in a veterinary clinic, studied abroad working with animals in the jungles of Belize, and later spent a summer treating dairy cows in Spain.  Join us for this informative conversation about the educational path of a veterinarian, what to consider financially as you go down that path, and how you can take advantage of your years in school to go on some incredible adventures as part of your educational experience.